CCPS blotter: Cornwall man facing numerous charges, including robbery

A Cornwall man is facing numerous charges after being arrested on Wednesday.

Taylor Bergeron, 28, has been charged with assault with a weapon, robbery, unauthorized possession of a weapon, administering a noxious substance, breach of prohibition order and intimidation of a justice system participant.

The Cornwall Community Police Service is alleging that on Sept. 5, Bergeron attended a Montreal Road business where he demanded money from a clerk and assaulted her using bear spray.

Police were contacted and an investigation ensued.

On Wednesday, a member of the CCPS attended the Cornwall Courthouse as the man was in custody on an unrelated matter, and it’s alleged that during the court proceeding he caused a disturbance.

Bergeron was charged accordingly and remained in custody.

THEFT UNDER $5,000

Nancy Hutt, 42, of Plantagenet, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace.

The CCPS alleges that on Oct. 20, she attended a Brookdale Avenue business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued.

On Wednesday, Hutt attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.